If Platner withdraws from race in next six days, Democrats have a chance to pick a replacement ^44.1%

The Washington Post - By Dan Merica, Alexei Koseff - 7/7/2026, 11:23 AM

Confirmation Bias 67.9% - Negativity Bias 67.9% - Primacy Effect 67.9%

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner, an oyster farmer, said Monday he was “taking the time to reflect on the best path forward” as he faced a sexual assault allegation from a woman he previously dated. more